RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has conducted a program to train over 400 guides who will lead groups of Turkish pilgrims during the Hajj season. The training program took place in Ankara and trained 421 Turkish group leaders who will guide pilgrims accompanying them on Hajj. The program aims to raise the quality of services provided to pilgrims, facilitate their journey, and enrich their religious and cultural experiences in order to achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. It included a detailed explanation of a pilgrim’s journey from beginning to end, what to expect during the performance of rituals, and how to manage crowds during Hajj. Similar training programs have taken place in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Nigeria this year during which around 300 leaders were trained.